The NY Times Mini Crossword October 16, 2025 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Quick searchAcross
- 1 Red or white, but not blue WINE
- 5 Island country whose culture inspired much of “Moana” SAMOA
- 6 Garlic ___ (pizzeria appetizer) KNOTS
- 7 Small coastal waterway INLET
- 8 Protective football gear PADS
Down
- 1 “___ bet?” WANNA
- 2 Remark after not getting a modern reference IMOLD
- 3 Movie studio’s feedback for a director NOTES
- 4 3 o’clock, directionally EAST
- 5 Button pressed to escape a YouTube ad SKIP
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